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Paes-Bopanna's win helps India take 3-0 lead over South Korea in Davis Cup

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IANS Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jul 16 2016 | 2:42 PM IST

Rio-bound doubles duo of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna defeated South Korean pair of Hong Chung and Seong Chan Hong 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 as the hosts took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Asia/Oceania Group 1 Davis Cup tie here on Saturday.

Both Paes and Bopanna dominated the proceedings against the Koreans to help India qualify for World Group play-offs.

Earlier, Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan overcame tough conditions and difficult opponents to win their respective singles matches and hand India a comfortable 2-0 lead on the opening day here on Friday.

--IANS

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First Published: Jul 16 2016 | 2:28 PM IST

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